Friday, November 30, 2012

Broccoli Cheese Soup


Ingredients

    • 1 bunch broccoli2 large carrots diced
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1 medium onions, chopped
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 cup grated mild cheddar cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
    • 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth
    • salt and pepper
    • Velveeta cheese - 1/2 small brick cubed

Directions

  1. Cook broccoli until tender& drain.
  2. Cook onions and carrots in butter until tender& transparent.
  3. Stir in flour& cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in grated cheese until smooth.
  6. Slowly blend broth into sauce.
  7. Add Velveeta cheese and stir until melted.
  8. Puree 1/2 cup of the broccoli with a hand blender (or in the food processor).
  9. Cut the rest of the broccoli into pieces.
  10. Add all broccoli to the soup.
  11. Simmer 15 minutes.
  12. You can add more Velveeta for a cheesier flavor.

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